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Over 70 members of Mount Notre Dame High School’s Class of 2018 participated in the Freshman Service Day on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 that focuses on service and friendship. MND students spent the day by collaborating with Keep Cincinnati Beautiful to help with maintenance, painting and landscaping at the Wesleyan Cemetery located on Colerain Avenue.

“We had a great day as we worked together on a fun and interesting service project. The Wesleyan Cemetery is of great historical significance. Many of our patriots’ ancestors are buried there as well as the famous abolitionist John Van Zandt. The cemetery was also a decoy for the escape of the 28 slaves to use as they fled the city of Cincinnati. It was great to see so many students give up a day of their summer break and come out to give back to the community,” said Todd Forman, MND Faculty Member and coordinator of the service trip.